Smile for ME is a childrens surgical charity that is dedicated to helping improve the lives of children in the Philippines born with cleft lip & cleft palate deformity
Smile for ME is a not for profit surgical charity run by the team of volunteers that undertake the surgical mission because we are passionate about helping the children in the Philippines. As we manage the charity every dollar donated goes towards the surgical mission.
The Children
Elias
3 year old Elias stole our hearts with his cheeky grin on our 1st day of screening. He came for a cleft lip repair in 2024 & will return for a cleft palate repair in 2025.
Lovely Jean
9 year old Lovely Jean had a Cleft Lip repair with the Team in 2024 & will return in 2025 for her Cleft Palate repair.
Jake
4 year old Jake has an infectious smile & is 1 of the children we will always remember. We did his Cleft Lip repair in 2018 & then his CleftPalate repair in 2019.
Christian
8 year old Christian came to see us in 2019 for a repair of Facial Cleft. As the cleft was so significant it needed to be repaired over several stages. It was a delight to meet Christian & his family. We hope to continue to support him during his surgeries.
What we do
Our Mission
Help improve the lives of children in the Philippines born with cleft lip & cleft palate deformities
The Children
The families often travel considerable distances to access the medical missions. Here are some of their stories & pictures.
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Smile for ME is a not for profit surgical charity run by the team of volunteers that undertake the surgical mission.
What Drives Us
Our Vision
Our charity organisation aims to make a difference by something as simple as volunteering our time & expertise. And while our days are long and often difficult, we work tirelessly to ensure that each and every child will soon be able to lead healthy, happy & productive lives.
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We are dedicated to improving the lives of children in the Philippines born with cleft deformities.
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The Smile for Me 2017 surgical mission is now completed
After a very successful week we are so sad that our week in Cebu is coming to an end. The surgical mission has been an overwhelming success & we are over the moon with how well the week has progressed. We operated on 62 beautiful children & have helped...
Our First Day of Operating
Our first day of operating has been very successful. We've met so many gorgeous children & operated on 16 children today. We are very pleased with how the mission is progressing. The families have travelled long distances so we are so happy to be able to help so...
Inaugural Smile for ME Mission 2017
Today we began our inaugural mission in the Perpertual Succour Hospital in Cebu. Our boxes have arrived & we've unpacked & set up the theatres, recovery, dental clinic & prepared the post op ward. This Sunday we begin screening the children to see what...
Smile for ME Mission 2017
Well the preparations have all been completed & the team are on the way to Cebu. We will begin setting up on Saturday ready to begin operating on Monday. We can't wait to meet all the children & will keep you posted as the mission progresses.
The Great Depot Bake Off
Staff at Sutherland Shire Council held there inaugural bake off at the depot on Monday. It was organised by Trish who works in the Health & Building team at the depot. The event was judged by Mayor Carmelo Pesce & prizes awarded for Mayor's choice, as well as...
Liam’s Cake Stall
On Anzac Day Liam, the son of one of the nurses had a cake stall at Bondi to raise money for his mothers charity Smile for Me. Liam & his friend Eva sold cupcakes & Anzac biscuits. They raised $220 to help the kids in the Philippines. Liam has had several cake...
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